Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 27, 2025
Terry Donald “Billy Bob” Murphy, of Campbellsville, the son of the late David Oliver and Mary Leila (Sapp) Murphy, was born May 1, 1957 in Marion County and departed this life on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 9:30 A.M. at his home. He was 68 years of age.
He was a retired employee of Cox Interiors and was of the Christian Faith.
Terry enjoyed sports, farming, making people laugh and spending time with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Joseph Gregory Murphy, Sr.
Survivors include his wife: Cherry (Wilson) Murphy; a daughter and son: Jamie Ann Knopp and husband John and Terry Bryan Murphy and wife Jessica.
Four brothers and three sister: Gary Murphy, Chris Murphy and wife Debbie, Pat Murphy and wife Betty, Dianne Kelly and husband Steve, Timothy Murphy and wife Debra, Monica Price and husband Bobby, and Donna Perkins and husband Johnnie; a sister-in-law: Charlotte Murphy.
Also six grandchildren: Tye Murphy and wife Paige, Abi Dye and husband Evan, Haleigh Collison and husband Josh, Lily, Ryder and Evie Murphy; four great-grandchildren and one expectant: L.J., Russell, Hayden, William and Mady.
The funeral service for Terry Murphy will be Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Clergy Officiating: Bro. Thomas Metcalfe
Interment in the Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery
Family requests visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 26, 2025
Donna Marie Jude of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Richard and Mable (Pennington) Stubbs, was born April 9, 1958, in Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 67 years of age,
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Donna enjoyed horseback riding, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister: Elda “Kathy” Beach.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Jude of Tennessee; a daughter, Brandie Rhoads and husband John of Virginia.
Also a brother: George Little of Greensburg; two grandchildren: MaKayla and Yuna; her former husband: Richard Jude of Tennessee; her cousin and caregiver: Dorothy Lowe of Campbellsville.
A private service was conducted on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 25, 2025
Robert Lee “Bobby” Smiley, formerly of Adair County, the son of the late Oscar ray and Laura (Alley) Smiley, was born June 5, 1933 in Columbia, KY and departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 in Greensburg at the Green River Trails. He was 92 years of age.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army as an MP during the Korean War, a Masonic Lodge Member in Greenwood, Indiana and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include a daughter: Robin Lynn Smiley of Campbellsville; a brother: Phillip Smiley and wife Brenda of Campbellsville; a sister: Jean Quinn of Columbia and a host of nieces and nephews including Greg Smiley of Campbellsville.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Nella Fae (Burton) Smiley; his siblings: Eldred Ray Smiley, Demeree Smiley, Marie Stephens, Mable Burton and Doris Smiley.
To honor his request, NO public visitation or services were conducted.
Entombment was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Greenwood, Indiana.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville was in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 24, 2025
Herman Leon “Lee” Drury, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herman Larue and Eula Faye (Harlow) Drury, was born August 5, 1945 in Lawrenceburg, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 80 years of age. He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Airforce during Vietnam and was retired from GTE. Lee enjoyed farming, woodworking, reading, motorcycles and refurbishing old cars. He united in marriage to Barbara Ann (Kingery) in November 7, 1967, who survives. To this union was born one daughter Paige Drury of Campbellsville. Also surviving is a brother: Vernon Drury and wife Louise of Salvisa, KY and a special longtime friend: Kenny Hopper. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters: Daryl Drury, Lena Frances Wilkins and Bonita Gayle Tingle.
To honor the wishes of Mr. Drury, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 23, 2025
Bonnie Cox Robison, of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Ben and Fannie Cox, was born November 3, 1933, in Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her home. She was 91 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the White’s Ridge General Baptist Church, and was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and worked as a caregiver.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard “Wigg” Robison, two children: Vivian Robison and Ricky Neal Robison, her siblings: Floy Cox, Flora Cox, Lanious Cox, Ethel Simpson, and Zelma Bottoms.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Jeffries, and husband Travis of Casey Creek; three grandchildren: Angela Cracraft and husband Chris; Amanda Agee and companion Corey; and Adam Wayne Jeffries and wife Cailie; three great-grandchildren: Sawyer and Taden Cracraft, and Kaydence Jones; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Robison; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Bonnie Robison will be on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Interment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
Bro. Ritchie Carroll and Mark Kessinger will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday until the time of the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 22, 2025
Betsy Carol Sharp of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late Hubert Carson Hopper and Mary Gladys (Kimble) Hopper, was born August 29, 1940, in Illinois, and departed this life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home. She was 85 years of age.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and enjoyed cooking and traveling.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughan Sharp II; a sister and a brother: Barbara Jean Hemby and Kenton Hopper.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Howerton and husband Billy of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Kelly King and companion Cody Johnson, Alex Foster and companion Curt Peterson, and Mary Dunford; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family of Betsy Carol Sharp chose cremation, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be posted on this site when they become available, or you may contact a family member.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 22, 2025
Willard Newton of Campbellsville, son of the late Joe Lewis Newton and Virginia “Ginny” Aletha Miller, was born March 14, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 3:15 A.M., Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Radcliff. Age: 95
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church.
Willard served his country honorably in the United States Army.
He was a retired employee of Fuit of the Loom and enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.
Willard united in marriage to Joan Cowherd June 5, 1954, and she preceded him in death January 7, 1981.
He later united in marriage to Marian Rae Wilson November 18, 1982 and she preceded him in death October 16, 2023.
Willard is survived by two daughters and one son: LaDonna Lobb and husband, Jerry and Rhonda Gaines of Campbellsville and Michael Newton and wife, Mila of Columbia; two step-children: Terry Keltner and Jill Blakeman of Campbellsville; eleven grandchildren: Carrie Thompson and husband, Jeremy, Dylan Newton and wife, Sydney, Kim Ford and husband, Todd, Josh Gaines and wife, Brook, Chris Lobb and wife, Mary, Greg Lobb and wife, LaDonna all of Campbellsville, Billy Newton and wife, Casey of Lebanon, Matt Gaines and wife, Caroline of Louisville, John Lobb and wife, Veronica of Georgia, Stefani Hayes of Florence, and Brandon Knight and wife, Kaylie of Jamestown; thirteen great-grandchildren: Trinity Lobb, Malea Lobb, Avery Newton, Amory Thompson, Harper Gaines, Nolan Gaines, Leland Ford, Allie Hayes, Ramsey Hayes, Addison Patton, Owen Woodard, Lucas Woodard, and Katie England; many other step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Willard was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Garnett Newton and Helen Vaughn.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Earl West
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CARL BRASHEAR RADCLIFF VETERANS CENTER OR THE MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 22, 2025
Helen Clara (Janca) Clark, age 101 of Louisville, formerly Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
She was born on October 5, 1923, to Edward Janca and Helen Mazur Janca, of Rowena, Texas, 6th of 10 children raised in the German Czechoslovakian Texas community.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Bennie Clark, son-in-law Mike Millett, Parents Edward Janca and Helen Mazur Janca, sisters Stella Laza (Emmett), Mary Davis, Olga Kissinger (Wayne), Lillie Kuhns (Fred), brothers Eddie Janca, and Albert Janca (Freida), sister-in-law Lettie Lowe (Craig) and brother-in-law Leslie Clark (Hazel).
She is survived by her 2 daughters Linda Clark and Debbie Clark Millett of Louisville, and grandchildren: George Richard Buckner III (Linda’s son), Mickey Millett, Andrew Millett, Janca Millett, and Tony Distler (Janca’s fiancé).
Helen is also survived by sisters Regina Goetz (Clarence) and Viola Jenkins (Dennis) and brother Joe Janca (Pat), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Helen was raised in a sharecropper’s house on a Cotton Farm during WWI, the Depression, WWII, and survived countless other catastrophes over her lifetime.
During WWII at an Air Force Base Dance in San Antonio, Helen and Bennie met. Six weeks later they were married, the war ended so they made their home in Henderson, KY where Bennie was raised. From there they moved to Lexington where Bennie got his degree in Agriculture. After several moves they settled in Campbellsville where they raised Linda and Debbie.
Helen worked at Lincoln Income Life Insurance, tutored Math in the GED program and enjoyed anything outdoors, especially camping, boating and fishing with Bennie and the girls. She had an amazing green thumb with the most gorgeous flowers and vegetables. She loved quilting, sewing, cooking and playing bridge with the girls. There was nothing that she couldn’t do.
In her seventies after Bennie passed away, she asked if it would be ok if she went to work as a Greeter at Kmart. Very soon after starting that job they promoted her to an Assistant Manager after realizing her potential. She always gave 110% of everything she did.
Helen adored her grandchildren, creating memories that they cherish. From growing and making Nanny’s Lime Pickles to summers in Campbellsville going to Miller Park, the Baptist Church indoor basketball, and the Par 3 golf, she made sure everyone was having a good time.
She loved her UK Wildcats and never missed a game. She also watched eight years of Janca’s golf, walking the entire course each time. Her happiness was when she had the grandkids at her home teaching them life lessons and how to love one another.
A Graveside Service will be held for Helen at Brookside Cemetery on Main Street in Campbellsville on Friday, September 26 at 1:00.
A Celebration of her life will be held on her 102nd birthday on Sunday, October 5 from 4:00-6:00 at Lake Forest Lodge, 511 Woodlake Drive, Louisville 40245.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association or Lifehouse Maternity Home.
A very special thank you to Mary Carney & Brittney Dennis, Helen’s loving caregivers who are now like family. Also, a special thank you to her precious KY, TN and TX nieces for loving Aunt Helen with such big hearts!
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Sep 21, 2025
David Monroe Whitlock, of Campbellsville, the son of Sharon (Jones) Whitlock and the late Bill Whitlock, who preceded him in death on September 12, 2025, was born December 29, 1970 in Campbellsville, and departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Lexington at the UK Medical Center. He was 54 years of age.
He professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Suann Whitlock and Pam Thomas.
David, alongside his brother, operated Bill and Sons Sealcoating.
David enjoyed fishing, hunting, knife collecting, racing go-carts, and, in his younger days, he held the record for the fastest lap time in the go-cart racing. He also enjoyed playing pool and was the former owner of Rack & Cue.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Rakes Whitlock; his mother: Sharon Whitlock, both of Campbellsville; his children: Steven Whitlock of Campbellsville and Ashley Blakey and husband AJ of Russell Springs; two sisters and a brother: Becky Cash, Tony Whitlock, and Trena Whitlock Strahle, all of Campbellsville.
Also, several nieces, nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives, and numerous friends.
The funeral service for David Whitlock will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Ramon Hollins will be officiating.
Interment in the Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Visitation on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Sep 20, 2025
Clyde Stephens of Campbellsville, son of the late Omra Stephens and Hester Schwaller, was born October 26, 1936 in Jamestown, Kentucky. He died at 8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.
Clyde was self-employed. Among other jobs, he worked as a contractor in California and most recently, operated the KOA campground.
He united in marriage to Sue Widney, February 26, 1966.
Besides his wife, Sue Stephens of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter: Lori Goode and husband, Charles of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Savannah Gregory, Ryan Gregory and wife, Katie, Brandon Gregory, Darrin Larger, and Shawn Larger and wife, Becca; eight great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister: Doug Hayden and Sherry Haas of Ohio; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Clyde was also preceded in death by one daughter: Jackie Marcum; two sisters: Shirley Martinez and Verlene McNiel.
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VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday, September 22, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Kent Ashley and Bro. Dave Griesemer
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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